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SPNL is the national partner for BirdLife International in Lebanon. We strive to conserve biodiversity for the provision of a better quality of life through sustaining sites, habitats, species, and people.
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Al-Hima Magazine

SPNL Releases Seventh Issue of Al Hima: Dr. Grethel Aguilar on Leading International Union for Conservation of Nature with Trust, Science, and Solidarity

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon, SPNL, has officially released the seventh issue of Al Hima magazine, reaffirming its commitment to...

Documenting Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Lifelong Mission in Science, Art, and Conservation

In a time when environmental challenges are mounting, this work stands as a testament to the power of persistence and vision. By documenting biodiversity...

Momentum Builds for Environmental Recovery and Conservation Efforts Across Lebanon

March 2026 marked a dynamic and multi-layered phase of work across environmental and conservation initiatives in Lebanon, with strong momentum observed in field engagement,...

Promoting Ecotourism and Sustainable Development through the “Hima Trails” Initiative

In the framework of promoting ecotourism concepts and sustainable development, Gungle Gym Fitness Center, in coordination with Society for the Protection of Nature in...
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SPNL Prepares to Launch Hima Kayfoun Nursery: A Community-Driven Initiative for...

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is poised to officially launch its new plant nursery in Hima Kayfoun, a project...
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Fish & Wildlife Unit Conducts Patrol on Qaraoun Lake to Assess...

Today, the Fish & Wildlife Unit conducted a field patrol on Qaraoun Lake as part of its ongoing efforts to monitor water quality, assess...
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Awareness Training on Sustainable Hunting, Anti-Poaching, and Wildlife Photography at Qaraoun...

On March 3, 2025, the Homat Al Hima International Center (HHIC), in collaboration with the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) and the Fish & Wildlife Unit,...
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“Aabey’s Return to Its History”: Preserving Heritage Through the Hima Approach

🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) A historic opportunity has emerged to...
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Connecting Nature and Heritage: Expanding the Hima Trails Network in Aley...

Nestled in the heart of Mount Lebanon, a network of ancient trails is being brought back to life, connecting nature lovers, hikers, and local...
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Common hooktail Paragomphus genei A fairly small dragonfly with a body length of 37-50 mm and a hindwing length of 20-26 mm, the only species with a characteristic hooked tail and green thorax. This dragonfly lives in slow-flowing open streams, intermittent rivers, pools, lakes, and marshes. The common flies in the summer months, spending much of its time perched on rocks and plants.

Jewels of the Sky: Lebanon’s Dragonflies and Damselflies in a Changing...

🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) In the shimmering heat of a...